EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 12 MIN
(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Ozark) discusses EV charging stations and tariffs on "Wake Up Missouri"
from Eagle Eye News On Demand · host Zimmer Communications
A congressman who represents southwest Missouri's Ozarks wants to rescind federal funding for EV charging stations. Then-President Joe Biden (D) signed legislation into law providing the funding. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Ozark), who represents Springfield, Branson and Joplin on Capitol Hill, describes the $8-billion plan to install EV charging stations nationwide as a boondoggle, saying only about 30 have been built. Congressman Burlison joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that this is wasteful spending and that the United States is $36-trillion in debt. Congressman Burlison's UNPLUG EVs Act has been filed. Congressman Burlison says subsidies like this increase energy costs. We also discussed DOGE and tariffs during the live interview. Congressman Burlison serves on the U.S. House Subcommittee on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Some Democrats on Capitol Hill are concerned about how DOGE could impact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and veterans. Others have privacy concerns. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that some Democrats are throwing tantrums:
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A congressman who represents southwest Missouri's Ozarks wants to rescind federal funding for EV charging stations. Then-President Joe Biden (D) signed legislation into law providing the funding. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Ozark), who represents Springfield, Branson and Joplin on Capitol Hill, describes the $8-billion plan to install EV charging stations nationwide as a boondoggle, saying only about 30 have been built. Congressman Burlison joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that this is wasteful spending and that the United States is $36-trillion in debt. Congressman Burlison's UNPLUG EVs Act has been filed. Congressman Burlison says subsidies like this increase energy costs. We also discussed DOGE and tariffs during the live interview. Congressman Burlison serves on the U.S. House Subcommittee on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Some Democrats on Capitol Hill are concerned about how DOGE could impact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and veterans. Others have privacy concerns. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that some Democrats are throwing tantrums:
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(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Ozark) discusses EV charging stations and tariffs on "Wake Up Missouri"
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